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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28

Stonewan J. Wilson, special United States
examiner Of pensions, 3 son Of Colonel Ben
Wilson, Of the Department of Justice, died
In Clarksburg at ten o'clock Friday night.
The deceased was a young man Of fine tai
eut and ability.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28
Business Change.

THIS is to give notice that / have disposed
l. of my Stove and Tinware establishment,
in the WeiriclI d Weller building, North
Charles street, Charlestown. to Mr.. Jno. w.
Russell, who will from this date forward con-
duct the business at the old stand. Mr.. Rus
sell is in every way qualified for the success
ful prosecution of his ayocation, in which he
has the experience of years, and it gives me
much pleasure TO cordially commend him TO
the people of Jefferson county, rs deserving
of their patronage. | will retain n business
office at the old stand, where my books and
accounts will be ready for settlement, and in
my absence Mr. Russell is authorized TO re-
ceiye and receipt for monies on my account.
Those knowing themselves indebted will please
come forward and settle as promptly as posi-
bic
Respectfully, JAS. w. BUTT.
July :, 1887.
The undersigned having purchased the es-
Enlistment of Mr.. Jas. w. Butt, rs above an
nounced, will continue the vigorous prosecu-
ton of the Stove and Tinware business in all
its branches, making speciality of Roofing
and Spounting, and respectfully solicits lib
eral share of the public patronage, promising
the continued use of the same good quality OF
tin upon which Mr.. Butt has hitherto built
such a favorable reputation.
July II, lSS7-3t. JNO. w. RUSSELL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28

The Jackson Bugie learns from a reliable
party that a picnic on the Fourth of July,
just past, in Webster county, citizen was
called on TO read the Declaration of indie
pendcncc, but, by mistake, read the Consti-
tuition of the u. : That fellow ought to
60 10 the permanent seat and make the
same mistake The Governor would grant
him clcmency
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28
Desirable Residence
AT PRIVATE SALE

4 DESIRABLE RESlDENcE in Charlie
n town. Delightfully."- iOcaisl and command
ing a superb view. iof sale privately. 10 CON-
tains Gvo rooms and kitchen also convent
entity adjacent thereto q Smoke House. Ice
House stable &c. The Dot embraces two and
o quarter acres OF ground beautiful lawn.
fruits. Altogether IL j. one Of the most desira-
bic properties In the town. Price and terms
made known on application.
THOMAS X. STARRY.
July p, lss7.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28

A student at Vanderbilt University has
beaten the kicking record by eleyating his
dexter pedal 10 the amazing height Of feet
3 inches. That young man is bound town
in tho world. We have some kickers in
West Virginia, bat they can't compete sue
cessfully with the boy Vauderbilt--is
proud of. None of them can boast of more
than two feet.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28
The Military Encompmcnt.

The cucampmeut OF the Maryland Ma
tional Guard, August 2nd to S,h, at lIagcrs.
town, promises to be an event in the local
history Of the Guard, and elaborate prepa-
rations are being made to render the first
cncampmcnt a great success. Fully two
thousand men are expected 10 be in camp
from an portions Of the state. Regimen tai
and brigade drills and inspection, guard
mount dress parade and other beautiful and
impressive military ceremonies and scenes
Of camp life will be portrayed each day,
and during the evening a grand outdoor
concert will be given by the military band.
The Baltimore and Ohio r. r., in persu-
auce Of its usual liberal custom, will sell
excursion tickets to Hagerstown from all
points in Maryland from Washington City
and from Harper's Ferry. Winchester and
intermediate stations, at single fare for the
round trip. These tickets will be sold from
August md to Sth, good to return until the
9TH inclusive
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28
The Occasion

will prove interesting to all those who want tc
see camp life-The guard mounts, the drills
the sham battles and the bold soldier boys.
All the railroads will run excursion trains c
Hagerstown during the camp. They will
bring you in quick time and at little cost
You ought to visit Hagerstown on this occasion
because YOU can.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28

There was an earthquake az Valley Hot
SPRING., Nevada, recently. 10 shook houses
nearly out of their frames aud human frames
nearly out of their clothes. Bat it had a
sslutary effect. too i'm that confirmed rheu-
MATES who, Tor months and years, perhaps,
had 90 Dc carried about like infants, jumped
from their beds and into ,hcir pants a.
nimlly a. acrohats.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28

The Ohio Republican Slate Convention
met yesterday in Toledo. OF course John
sherman is there getting in his fine work.
A Buckeye gathering Of the faithful without
old Slenderlegs would be like the play OF
Hamlet minus the moody Dane.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28

Collector Jonas Of the port of New Or
leans had an eye nearly knocked out by his
son pitching a Congressional Record to him.
It don't pay to fool with the Congressional
Record-or FREE PEEss, either.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28
Men and BOus' Wear.

Piece goods, merchant tailoring, ready-made
clothing, trimmings, underwear hats and caps,
boots and shoes, umbrellas, canes, Satchels,
trunks, buggy spreads. The largest and most
complete stock IN the State at the lowest prices.
UPDEGRAFFS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28

Keep the boys cool for their own heaith's
sake. The experienced mother knows that
this l. the advice of the most reliable iami-
" physicians aud that to DO 50 eiicctually
and ccouically you must cone Ia ihe great
store
WM. KAHN * Co, The Leading C.othiers,
Sadlcr Building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28
That Keeps Ererything

males and females wear from birth TO death
of the finest medium and common grades, OF
the latest styles and at the lowest prices. Dry
goods and notions, silks, laces satins, velyetS
and dress goods, ladies misses and children's
underwear, ladies', misses and children's
shoes, umbrellas, parasols, fans, satches, trunks
and multitude Of other articles for the house
such as housekeepers are in search of.
UPDEGRAFFS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28

LAST week it was reported that Stanley
the explorer, had been killed by savageS IN
Africa. but it is now believed to be no
such thing"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28

Twenty-threc years ago day after to-mor-
row since the burning of Chambcrsburg.-
Early might 20 up there and help celebrate.
Then, again, he mightn't
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28

Thos. E. Powell of Delaware county, q
young lawyer, aged 4S years. is nominated
for Governor by the Ohio democrats. They
expect to elect him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28

SPANS baby king Alfonso gets a million
and a halfa year. The royal tootsey-woot-
scy isn't caring much for salary yet awhile.
All he wants now is frequent tactical refresh
mcnt and a chance now and then to sit on
the floor and dine off his toes.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28
MaRYtAND'S MILITARY
STATE ENCAMPMENT
AT HAGERsTOWN, MD,
.Eagmsf2, 3, 4, >, 6,7,s, 1857

In pursuance of the laws of Maryland the
Adiutant General of the military forces of the
State of Maryland has issued a general order
commanding the military forces of the State
to 80 into camp at IIagerstown August 2nd to
Sth inclusive. UPDEGRAFFS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28
.y'OTICE

TOTAX-PAYERS OF CHARLESTOwNA AND
MIDDLEWAY DISTRICTS.
IF Taxes are not paid promptly / will be
i compelled 10 sell property as the law d.
reefs. No other help for it.
EUGENE BAKER,
Deputy Sheriff.
June l6, ISS7-5t.
Spirit and Dem. copy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28

The Jackson Bugle asks how it would do
10 add ans to Grand Army of the Republic
Very well-very appropriate, indeed, for
a termination.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28
Notice..

T,HE undersigned has obtained letters of
administration upon the personal estate
of the-late Isaac Fouke deceased.
Persons indebted to the said estate are re-
quested TO make payment and those having
claims against il, will please present them
properly authenticated, to the undersigned Tor
settlement. MARGARET FOUhE.
July II. lSS7-3t. Adminlstratrix
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28

Mayor Francis of 81 Louis with seventy
five citizens and eighty other Missourians
rendered the President, on Monday an in
vitation 10 visit st. Louis October End with
Mrs. Cleveland. The invitation also in
c'udcs the Cabinet The President prompt
ly and cheerfully accepted.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28
United.

Your mothers, wives, sisters, aunts cousins
and children are invited TO the free use OF oul
ladies' reception nursery and toilet rooms
whenever visiting our stores.
July II, 1887. UPDEGkAfFS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28
Washington s. .Eierandcr

HAVE made arrangements TO insure proper
Ill IN AGAINST TORNAD0ES in Ktua, OF
Hartford, Continental, Of New York, and Pea
body. of Wheeling, w. Va. Where parties de-
sire this, on application special Policy will
be granted and an additional rate be charged
for same.
May q. 1856.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28

A Pittsburg inventor calls his latest de-
vice ".Jonah's whale " because it swallowed
the whole profit.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28
XIII TirO Birds

with one stone see military camp life, see orr
great stores, the goods and the prices. 1t
will be late for summer and little early for
fall to see our stores OF their best. It's not the
time of year you want to buy much you may
not want to buy anything. That makes no
difference to u.s. We want you to come and
see so that in the hereafter you will not forget
that there is one store in HagerstOwn
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28

Among the clerical changes announced
oa Friday last in the Interior Department.
was the promotion OF Col. Thornton A..
Washington fromEl2OO to Sll0O clerkship
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28

The West Virginia Bar Association will
meet at Berkeley Springs on July 9th, 18th
and 10Th; and the West Virginia Press As
sociation will meet at the same place August
.9r,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28

a horrid, impcrtiueut man down In
Washington declares that no matter how de-
lightfully ,elfposscssed pretty, wcll-dress-
Cd woman may De in street car ne can
break her an up in five minutes 10y focus
ing his gaze, with an air of amiable inter
est. ON her neatly shod feet. Masculine
eyes taking in her tootsies makes your
starchicst young thing wilt like a leaf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28

-" Enough has come 10 light 10 convince
every thoughtful citizen that We have in the
public service very Enthusiastically men. The
remedy is to send 20 Washington higher
grade of politicians.
The amazing feature Of the situation is that
the men who are least worthy and least trust
ed by the rank and file, now insist that the
most worthy and most trusted members OF the
party shall be ostracised and excluded. Kidd
will drive ont Chew, McGraw will drive out
John J. Davis fancy viii drive ont Mason,
Holmes will drive out COlStOn, kenna Will
drive out Wilson. ~ is' IirgA'ia Democrat.
Isn't that monumental Does any one
imagine that the jawbone with which Sam
son slew the Philistines ever Protrudcd a
cheek like that? Isn't it distressing, truly,
that fancy should drive out Mason u. NJ. Y
That the most worthy and most trusted
members of the party shall be ostracised-
that fancy should drive out Mason That
Kenna should drive out Wilson, (E. W. .
Amazing. why, it is daziug!
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28

You can buy cool and thin clothing very
cheap here inst now. We won't carry a
garment over to next season. 10 won't pay us.
WM. KAHN q Co, Sadler Building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28

Senator Matt Ransom, of North Carolina
who believes in the power of the practical
man in government affairs, expressed the
belief short while ago that ex-senator
Henry e.. Davis, of West Virginia, would
make first rate Secretary of Interior in
place of Lamar, should the latter go on the
Supreme Court Davis is brother of Jno.
b. Davis, the banker Of Richmond, and
rose from subordinate place on the Balti-
more and Ohio r. r. to be twelve years a
Senator of his State He never made an
elaborate public speech in his life, and yet
came very near going on the ticket with
Cleveland for Vice President, and very near
being offered place in the Cleveland Cab
met. His chances for successor to Lamar
IN the Cabinet are probable Washington
Correspondent ofhc Alcrold-ic Gazette.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28
ON

WA and reliable Medicines are the best Ts;
ONN todepend upon. AclSer's Blood Ell
ixir has been prescribed for years for al I'M
purities the Blood. Inevcry form ofScrof-
ulous. Syphilitic or Mercurial diseases, 1t Is
invaluable. For Rheumatism, has no equal.
GEO. T. LIGHT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28
Commandments .SOfice.

I HAVE before me the following Fiduciary
i Accounts for settlement;
l. Eliza F. Timberlakc, Adm'x Of f. L. Tim
bcrake.
2. 5. Slower, Ex'r of Mary Woody.
3. Henry c. Willard, Trustee of William X
Willard.
1. Daniel Hehebower, Trusiceof Il. d. Ruth
erford.
). Nettie Rohrer Adm'x OF Z. Z. Rohrcr.
G. James Logic, Committee Of Ayle:h Miller.
Given undermy hand this 18th day Of July,
1887. CLEON MOORE,
July 2I ISs7-2u COm'r Of Accounts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28
JWIy rs, 1887.

The last charge at Gettysburg was made
BY the hotel keepers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28

The Quakers of Marion, Indiana, blew uP
a saloon that a rash individual named Smith
had the temerity % open there. He knew
poor fellow the residents were waiting
for the spirit to move them and Thought he
might supply the tagging element. Since
the days of Poca they have been getting iu-
10 trouble-thesc Smiths, some of them
but who ever dreamed that one of 'om would
DC made 10 quake by Tot of Quakcrst
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28

Hiram Kiblcr. wcl-luown citizen Of
Page county, Virginia, Was struck by light
ming last week and instantly killed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28
irifle with any Throat Of
NOM't

N0O>& triae with any Throat or
ooN Lung Disease II you have
q Cough or Cold, or the children arc
threatened with Croupor Whooping Cough,
use Acker's English Remedy and prevent
further trouble Il is a positive cure
ard we guarantee H. Price 10 and 50c
GEO. T. LIGHT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28

Ex-senator Camden replies to ;he charges
against him ofbriocry bon the senatorial fight
recently rchashcd by a seq ot irresponsible
scouudrch. lie cmPhaucaIiy denies the
accusations and declares Dee courts tbe iul-
let investigation whether by legislative
committee graudjug os tlc people OF ihe
State. lIc calls the .attor attention to thc
spirit prevalent iu such charges thar they
may Judge between hi- course as a demo
crat aud the course of che parties who in-
spire these publication. outside ihc state.
Elsewhere wc give Dbl. letter in full
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28
Fish !!

GLUT, Branch and All Roe Potomac Her
VI ring, aud BOned Shad for sale by the Bar
rel, Half Barrel or Dozen.
June 4, So. G. w. T. KEARSLEY.
TRY japanese Roasted Coffee only IL cents
i pound. Fresh Supply Of Warmers Safe
Yeast just received. Maccaroni and cheese at
c. ID. EBY'S.
DoToMAC HERRING for sale by
i c. ID. EBY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28
Washington and Lee
UNIVERSITY,
LEXINGTON, W

instruction in the usual Academic Studies and
in the professional schools of Law and Engi-
neering Tuition and fees, SIS for session OF
nine months, beginning Sept. 18th. Catalogue
free Address G. w. c. LEE. President.
July 14th, 1SS7-St.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28

IfMr J. NJ Mason of the H,st Virginia
Democrat persists i'm rcsurrectiug the Min
car" investigation without going 90 the
trouble of giving a correct report of IL, it
may be that, 10 stir mp his pure mind by
way of remembrance, reference will be
made % the fact that hc was arraigned be-
fore the bar of one of the houses OF tine Leg
islaturc charged with am attempt 20 bride
am officer thereof, aud got OF with a rcPri-
maud aud caution not % DO it again.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28

WHY lout some subscriber surprise the
It these duh days by paying his >ubscrip
tnu. Nraaal-. POST
20 isn't sollier-like o. invite The surprise
OF au OUTPOST. DO you think you could
survive Che shock
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28

We are sorry % see that some Of our cX-
change are doubling the ccl-and-muske,
story We published "a couple of weeks ago.
We assure our editorial brethren that it was
true and 10 they want more evidence they
can come 90 Shcpherd,town and see the
mu,kct ->bGiorieo-u Rrgifr.
Mu,krat, you meant % say, Harry. Eh
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28

James folly, an eccentric farmer, near
Shclbyy;llc Ill.,, had 81 500 stolen from his
house by burglars recently. The burglars
overlooked so, 060in coin Thursday folly
was persuaded by his wife te take the coin
TO Shclbyville and deposit il in u 0Gak.
The coin WAS in one package and two mca
were required TO remove it from the wagon.
Now it is in order for those burglars to 20
out and hang themselves
The gollen-rod Is in copious bloom along
the railroad tracks, aud the blue succory 10y
every roadside. And yet the cyclopaedias
say Of these flowers that tboy bloom in
August and September. If they ate pfc-
cursors of the autumn, must We expect
snow In september The fact is that the
wild flowers aud berries are all in adyanc &c
Of the season this year
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-07-28

July2l.l
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-06-11
An Indian Fakir's Trance.

Talking Of sleeping men," l was one
day on my way to Dholpurn, near Agra.
and when hating to rest our horses heard
casually Of a '.jogi'' of some local celeb
rity who was in a neighboring tope Of
mango trees. I walked over to the sacred
shade, andt here, standing upright against
a pillar of rough masonry, was a fakir.
Like all these sanity personages he was
extremely dirty. His hair, worked up
into rope ends with grease aud dust, hung
nearly to his waist; his body, stark naked,
was painted with a gray pigment; but, to
exaggerate the skeleton idea, the ribs,
chest bones and ankles were picked out
in yellow ocher. One eye was wide open;
over the other dropped a paralyzed eye.
lid. The mouth was wide open, and out
of a corner were sprouting several blades
of corn. His hands were clinched and
his nails, / was told, were growing
through the palms of his hands. He had
been, moreover-I am only quoting what
was said-in the trance in which |
saw him for two months. In spite of all
that | have read and heard about these
ecstatic jcgis, l ventured 30 be skeptical.
But l offered an oblation Of copper coins
at the holy mans shrine, round which, in
pious assemblage. stood a quantity Of
other offerings in kind-'flittle dues Of
wheat and OIL" He may have been an
impostor, but it struck me as a very
dreary form of imposition indeed. All
alone there, under the dusty trees, with
the s~hrillinapf the kites in ones ears all
day long and at night the dismal COM
pany of ribald jackals.-London Society.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-06-11

A foreign scientific paper gives the fpl-
lowing method of making artificial wnet-
stones; Gelatine of good qualify is dis.
solved In its w weight Of water, the
operation being conducted In a dark room.
To the solution I 1-2 per cent. Of bichro-
mate Of potash is added, which has been
previously dissolved in q little water. A
quantity Of very fine emery, equal to
nine times the weight Of the gelatine, ID
intimately mixed with the gelatine solu-
ton. Pulverized flint may be substituted
for emery. The mass Is nodded into any
desired shape, and is then consolidated by
heavy pressure. 1t Is dried by exposure
to strong sunlight for several hours
Chicago Times.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-06-11
Shooting into q Snow Rank.

Col. Whites experiments on the re-
sistance offered by a bank of snow to a
rifle bullet, which were made at Ottawa.
were most interesting. Ii was found that
the Martini bullets fired into a bank Of
well packed snow were completely spent
after traversing a distance Of not more
than four feet Snider bullets, in hard
packed snow mixed with ice, but not
hard enough to prevent digging into it
with a sheet iron shovel, did not pene-
trate more than about four feet; In per-
fectly dry snow, packed by natural drift.
but capable Of bong easily crushed In the
hand, a bullet penetrated about four feet,
and In loose drifted, dry now less than
seven feet, though fired from points only
Twenty-Five Dr. thirty yards distant
Montreal Witness.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-06-11
Nationality Of Barbers.


Germans make the best BARRIERS, and
the great majority are Of that nationality.
Colored men are very proficient, and
some men prefer them to a white man.
j have seen Italian BARRIERS, and of course
you know there are Chinese BARRIERS, but
] never saw but one Irish barber. ! had
him In my shop five years ago, and he
only stayed three weeks. He was very
talkative, and rather insolent. He had o
sort Of policeman air about him, and was
very fond OF cracking jokes, and I have
discovered that the customer wants TO
do all the joking while the barber does
the laugtkng4 Americans can't learn
the trad1< or rather they won't, because
they cdnidsr II mental They will do
very wei 10 sit at the desk and do the
cashier act bat when II comes to linger-
ing over q mans face, with the proper
air Of respect, they can't do it-Phila-
delphia Call.